Job Description:Configuration Generation: Utilize standardized templates to create device configurations for routers, switches, and firewalls based on designs provided by Senior Designers.Technical Documentation: Create and update detailed network diagrams in Microsoft Visio, including logical topologies, physical rack elevations, and floor plans.NMS Maintenance: Update Network Management Systems (NMS) and monitoring tools to ensure all new assets are correctly tracked, labeled, and monitored.Project Implementation: Provide hands-on support during network cutovers and migrations, ensuring the design is implemented correctly and testing connectivity post-change.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with Project Managers to provide status updates and work with other business units to ensure seamless integration. Act as a technical liaison for Project Managers and other business units to ensure networking requirements are met on time and standards are followed.Inventory Management: Maintain accurate records of IP address assignments (IPAM) and port allocations.Qualifications & RequirementsProfessional Experience: 13 years of experience in a Network Designer, Network Technician, or Network Operations Center (NOC) role.Technical Proficiency: * Proven experience with Cisco IOS, or similar CLI environments.Strong understanding of switching (VLANs, STP) and routing fundamentals.Hands-on experience with Microsoft Visio for technical drafting.Change Management: Familiarity with formal change control processes and the ability to work during scheduled maintenance windows.Education/Certification: * Degree/Diploma in IT, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.CCNA or equivalent certification is highly preferred.Fundamental Knowledge: A strong grasp of the OSI model, IP subnetting, VLANs, and basic protocols like OSPF, EIGRP and Spanning Tree Protocol (STP).Tool Proficiency: * Basic experience with Microsoft Visio or similar diagramming software.Familiarity with Command Line Interfaces (CLI), specifically Cisco IOS or similar.Attention to Detail: Ability to follow strict templates and naming conventions without deviation.Communication: Clear written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with Project Managers and non-technical staff.Flexibility: Willingness to participate in occasional after-hours cutovers or deployment windows.
Job Title
Network Designer